NHTSA Complaint #11680563 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11680563
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 3, 2025
Date Filed	August 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The wrap on the steering yoke is peeling, already had a steering yoke replacement 18 months ago under warranty, and this replacement steering yoke exibiting same peeling issue. Could be a safety grip issue as the yoke portion is more slippery at the peeled section. Tesla refuses to replace this faulty yoke as a covered safety item.

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